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PC Jargon and Terminology

Confused by unclear abbreviations or not sure what a new tech buzzword means? We'll explain what you should know in plain English.

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What's Best for Gaming? 1080p vs. 1440p Displays

Better screen quality, but a bigger outlay. What's the best option for gaming when it comes to 1080p and 1440p screens?

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The 6 Most Important Specs to Check Before Buying a Smart TV

In the market for a smart TV? If you know these specs, you'll cut through the jargon and get a better deal.

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12 Basic Encryption Terms Everyone Should Know by Now

Everyone's talking about encryption, but finding yourself lost or confused? Here are some key encryption terms you need to know.

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6 Types of Headphone Drivers and How They Differ

The driver inside your headphones helps to produce audio. But not all drivers are the same and it can have a big effect on how your music sounds.

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What Is a Smartphone Sensor? Why Are There So Many Of Them?

Your smartphone is a seriously high-tech bit of kit.

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What Are the Colored Bars on TV Called?

The colored bars, the sine-wave tone—takes you back, doesn't it? But what are those colored bars for on your TV, anyway?

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Soundstage vs. Audio Imaging: Which Is More Important for the Best Sound?

There's so much to consider when buying new headphones, and we're here to help you cut through the jargon.

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What Is an ISO File and What Does ISO Mean?

Is it a file? Or an organization? No, wait, you want to buy something? Well, what does ISO mean anyway?

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5G? 5G+? How to Tell Which Version of 5G Your Phone Is Connected To

5G symbols vary between carriers and even worse, mean different things.

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What Is the big.LITTLE Architecture?

ARM CPUs have worked on a special multi-core architecture called big.LITTLE for years. But what is it about and why is it so important?

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What Is Mini LED and Is It Better Than OLED?

Mini LED is the new display technology on the block, but should you ditch your OLED screen for it?

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Hard Drive Sizes Explained: Why 1TB Is Only 931GB of Actual Space

Why does your PC only show 931GB when you have a 1TB drive? Here are the differences between advertised vs. actual hard drive space.

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What Is Headphone Frequency Response?

Headphones all sound different, and the frequency response is just one reason why.

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Cryptology vs. Cryptography: What's the Difference?

Crypto this and crypto that, it's all the same, right? That's where you're wrong: cryptology and cryptography are different, and here's why.

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1440p vs. 4K: What Is the Difference?

Looking to buy a new monitor or TV? Don't let choosing between 1440p and 4K get you in a muddle.

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What Is Interlacing?

Television broadcasting is seamless, but it wasn't always like that.

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What Is the Difference Between Aspect Ratio and Resolution?

Learn the technical jargon and you'll make better decisions about your next television or monitor.

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What Is a System on a Chip (SoC)?

Inside your mobile device is a tiny, powerful SoC. But what is an SoC and how does it work?

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What Is OLED evo? How Does It Differ From Regular OLEDs?

LG's new OLED evo's look great, but is it worth upgrading?

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What Is N-Key Rollover in Mechanical Keyboards?

Does NKRO make you more productive, or is it just a gimmick?

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